Four program components
1). Madrid Your adventure begins with three fantastic days in Madrid, visiting the major sites and staying in a high quality hotel in the heart of the city.
2). Salamanca Two weeks living in a centrally located student dorm. Enjoy daily morning classes and afternoon hands-on and cultural activities, ranging from Spanish cooking classes to visiting a traditional Spanish ranch.
3). One week of Individual Immersion One week living individually with a carefully chosen family in San Sebastian. There is no better way to improve your Spanish. During this week you will be completely immersed with your host family. There are no ECI group activities, but your chaperones will be available to you throughout.
4). Southern tour You will see many of the amazing highlights of Spain. After Madrid, Salamanca and San Sebastian, ECI takes you south to Seville, Granada and the beautiful beach town of Nerja on the Costa del Sol.
Classes:
Excellent classes in small international groups. Classes take place every morning and include conversation and grammar practice. You have the opportunity to earn university credit.
Language Partners:
To complement classes we have our unique Language Partner program – structured conversational sessions with Spanish teens and university students.
Cultural Activities:
Experience Spanish culture first-hand through a range of fun daily and weekend activities – including a full-day trip to Segovia, a visit to a bullfighting arena, and a Spanish art workshop.